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PLDT and its wireless arm Smart Communications have ensured the availability of their services amid the threat of Tropical Storm Auring.
Earlier today, the National Council for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management urged residents of areas prone to floods and landslides in Mimaropa, the Visayan Islands and eastern Mindanao to prepare for a stormy weekend.
Smart said it had activated its Libreng Tawag (free call), Charging (free charge) and Wi-Fi stations in Mindanao, “ready to be deployed at any time,” and sent satellite phones to Samar and Panay before reaching land. by Auring. .
“Both companies have also placed staff, network equipment and resources to ensure the resilience of services and, if necessary, the rapid restoration of communication in the areas that will be affected by #AuringPH,” said the joint press release. of the companies.
According to Pagasa, light to moderate rains with sometimes heavy rains can prevail over eastern and central Visayas, the rest of northern Mindanao, Lanao del Sur, Cotabato and the city of Davao.
The same may prevail over Caraga, Camiguin, Misamis Oriental, Bukidnon, Davao Oriental, Davao de Oro and Davao del Norte until Friday evening, while moderate to heavy rains are expected over these areas on Saturday.
Meanwhile, the weather agency said Auring is expected to make landfall on Caraga’s east coast Sunday morning. – RC, GMA News
